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Gonbad-e Kāvūs, Iran

Golestan · Iran

Gonbad-e Kāvūs is a large city in Golestan, Iran with a population of 131,416. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

131,416 Population 518/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
14.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Tehran Timezone

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About Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Gonbad-e Kabus is a city in the Central District of Gonbad-e Kavus County, Golestan province, Iran, serving as capital of both the county and the district.

People

Population131,416
Density518/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain14.3 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population131,416
Population Density518 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates37.2500°, 55.1672°
TimezoneAsia/Tehran
Country🇮🇷 Iran
State / ProvinceGolestan
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation14.3 inches (363 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Gonbad-e Kāvūs is a large city in Iran (Golestan) with a population of 131,416. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Tehran.

Climate in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Gonbad-e Kāvūs has an average annual temperature of 20.2°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 261 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8.5°C / 47°F -2.4° / 24.9° 27.9
Feb 9.6°C / 49°F -2.9° / 27.7° 35.5
Mar 13.7°C / 57°F 0.1° / 30.9° 46.5
Apr 19.9°C / 68°F 6.1° / 36.9° 36.8
May 24.8°C / 77°F 11.6° / 42.5° 27.2
Jun 31°C / 88°F 18.4° / 45.4° 7.7
Jul 32.6°C / 91°F 20.9° / 47.1° 8.2
Aug 31.4°C / 89°F 19.8° / 44.4° 3.9
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 15.4° / 41.5° 6.4
Oct 20.2°C / 68°F 7.9° / 36.8° 24.9
Nov 14.3°C / 58°F 2.8° / 31.8° 23.5
Dec 9.9°C / 50°F -0.3° / 25.9° 12.5
Gonbad-e Kāvūs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Iran avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area253.5 sq mi (656.6 km²)
Population Density518/sq mi
Coordinates37.2500°N, 55.1672°W
TimezoneAsia/Tehran

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.3"
62% below Iran avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.48"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

May 17, 2021 57 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.4 136 km
Jan 10, 2005 31 km NNE of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 55 km
Nov 19, 1999 55 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M5.4 68 km
May 16, 2021 55 km WSW of Bojn?rd, Iran M5.3 140 km
Nov 26, 1999 29 km ENE of Qarn?b?d, Iran M5.3 44 km
Jul 19, 2025 30 km E of Qarnābād, Iran M5.1 52 km
Aug 11, 2011 25 km WNW of Shahrud, Iran M5.0 89 km
Mar 22, 2023 31 km N of Qarnābād, Iran M5.0 48 km
Jul 23, 1994 66 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 70 km
Sep 9, 1992 22 km SSE of ?z?dshahr, Iran M4.9 41 km
Aug 16, 2000 15 km SSW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.9 93 km
Nov 3, 1997 20 km NNE of D?mgh?n, Iran M4.8 120 km
Jul 11, 1994 67 km WNW of ?q Q?yeh, Iran M4.8 69 km
Apr 14, 1990 74 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 107 km
Aug 18, 1990 70 km SE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.8 90 km
Sep 16, 1997 31 km WNW of Gorg?n, Iran M4.8 101 km
Aug 29, 1992 72 km W of Bojn?rd, Iran M4.7 123 km
Feb 17, 1997 7 km E of Qarn?b?d, Iran M4.7 66 km
Mar 4, 2010 60 km N of Gorg?n, Iran M4.7 68 km
May 1, 1997 71 km ENE of Kal?leh, Iran M4.7 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1890 CASPIAN SEA Earthquake 171 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
February 46°F (8°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 2.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in

Gonbad-e Kāvūs has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Institution Type Founded Website
Azad university of Azadshahr University
Payem-e Noor University of Gonbad-e Kavus University
آموزشگاه داده پردازان University
تربیت معلم University
حوزه علمیه منتظریه University
دانشگاه آزاد University
دانشگاه آزاد اسلامی گنبد کاووس University
دانشگاه علمی کاربردی گنبد کاووس University
دانشگاه فنی و حرفه ای کوثر University
دانشگاه ملی گنبدکاووس University
موسسه آموزش عالی شرق گلستان University
موسسه آموزش عالی شمس گنبد کاووس University

Schools in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
دبیرستان و پیش دانشگاهی بقیه العظم
دبیرستان پسرانه تیزهوشان شهید بهشتی
دبیرستان شهید عسکری
سیدقطب
نمونه دولتی گنبد
دبیرستان نمونه شهید اسدی
مدرسه کمیل
هنرستان کارودانش احمد خمینی
دبیرستان فراغی
دبیرستان شاهد
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Radio Stations near Gonbad-e Kāvūs

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carpet Museum

Libraries in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
کتابحانه عمومی0.0

Farmers Markets in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
بازار ایرانیان
بازار روز (ماهی فروشان)
بازار روس ها
جمعه بازار

Hotels in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Qabos

Restaurants in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe & lounge la bonte
Ferdowsi Hotel
آشپزخانه خورشید
آشپزخانه محمدآلق
آشپزخانه و رستوران أتوس
برتر جوجه گلوگاه
برگر غروب
تالار حاجی زاده
تالار کاکتوس
رستوران نارنج
رستوران و خانه عقد و تولد خلیفه
سلف سرویس
کافه ترکا
کافه رستوران فرحزاد(رجایی)
کباب ترکی پوپا
کبابی بهارستان
کبابی توریست(فرشید چوگان)

Cafes in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

9 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anil Coffee Shop
asrooneh
cafe CAFE!N
CAFE!N drinks & food
سالن زیبایی فائزه طالبی
کاف_ ترکا
کافه پیرو
کافه درویش قره خانی
کافه رستوران نوئل

Cinemas in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

سینما هجرت

Monuments in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Qabus Tower

Clinics in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

درمانگاه شهید مدنی سپاه

Dentists in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

دندانپزشکی ارمیا رضائی شیرازی
دندانپزشکی دکترمجیدپولادی
لابراتوار دندانسازی

Veterinaries in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arian veterinary hospital
Novin Pet Hospital

Bus Stations in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Busstop Long Distance Buses
ایستگاه گنبد-کلاله

Gas Stations in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

پمپ بنزین
پمپ بنزین گدم آباد
پمپ بنزین معصومی
پمپ گاز
پمپ گاز گدم آباد
جایگاه cng
جایگاه سوخت آتابای
جایگاه سوخت شرکت پالایش نفت تبریز 1

Banks in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank Keshavarzi Iran
Bank Maskan
Bank Maskan
Bank Maskan
Bank Maskan
Bank Mellat
Bank Melli Iran
Bank Melli Iran
Refah Bank
رفاه

Shopping Malls in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

8 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Donyaye Bazr Seed Shop _فروشگاه دنیای بذر
شاخ گوزنی و درب آکاردئونی ( مهندس غلامی )
فرفورژه مهندس غلامی
فروشگاه سرگزی
گل فروشی اسد
میدان بار
میلگرد بستر و والپست منقطع گنبد
نمایندگی خریدوفروش _آنلاین انواع قارچ گانودرما

Stadiums & Teams in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gonbad-e Kāvūs

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gonbad Kavus / Haji Balkan AirportSmall Airport
Gonbad-e Kavus AirportSmall Airport
Kalaleh AirportKLMSmall Airport
Kizyl Atrek Northwest AirportSmall Airport
Kizyl Atrek West AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
اداره پست گنبدکاووس
اداره پست گنبدکاووس

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gonbad-e Kāvūs

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Gonbad-e QābusCultural2012

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gonbad-e Kāvūs

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
mosque abuhanife
mosque daryaye noor
mosque keramat
mosque naghshbandi
mosque seyedy
امامزاده یحیی ابن زید
زینبیه
مسجد المبین
مسجد امیرالمومنین
مسجد بلال
مسجد تراکمه
مسجد جامع
مسجد چهاریار
مسجد حجتیه ( حاج حسن )
مسجد رئوف
مسجد طلابی
مسجد قائمیه
مسجد محمد رسول الله
مسجد نعمانیه آرش
مسجد هاشمیه
مصلی نماز جمعه اهل تشیع گنبد کاووس
مصلی نماز جمعه اهل سنت گنبد کاووس

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Tehran
Elevation
52 m (171 ft)
Website
gonbadcity.ir/

Around Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 4
Restaurants 15
Cafes 9
Supermarkets 19
Banks 10
Museums 1
Hotels 1
Parks 22
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 23

Things to See Near Gonbad-e Kāvūs

1 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (1)
  • • Yarim Tepe

🇮🇷 About Iran

Capital Tehran
Population 81,800,269
Area 1,648,000 km²
GDP (USD) $457,510,482,317
GDP per capita $5,049
HDI 0.774
Life expectancy 77.7 years
Internet users 79.6%
Urban population 76.7%
Currency IRR (Rial)
Languages Persian (Farsi)
Calling code +98
TLD .ir
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Gonbad-e Kāvūs

Gonbad-e Qābus
Cultural · inscribed 2012
The 53 m high tomb built in ad 1006 for Qābus Ibn Voshmgir, Ziyarid ruler and literati, near the ruins of the ancient city of Jorjan in north-east Iran, bears testimony to the cultural exchange between Central Asian nomads and the ancient civilization of Iran....

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gonbad-e Kāvūs

What is the population of Gonbad-e Kāvūs?

Gonbad-e Kāvūs has a population of 131,416 residents and is located in Iran. The population density is 518 people per square mile, spread across 253.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gonbad-e Kāvūs?

Gonbad-e Kāvūs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.3 inches.

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